Stress and hormones interact in surprising ways, affecting learning in the female brain

Studies suggest that a single stressful event can sharpen how the male brain learns to associate environmental cues with rewards, creating the essential motivational building blocks to master new skills. On the other hand, more prolonged stress can be a deterrent to learning. After testing this pattern, a research team at The University of Texas […] The post Stress and hormones interact in surprising ways, affecting learning in the female brain appeared first on UT San Antonio Today .